HSM Server Settings Page

This page lets you configure the connection settings between KeyControl and a third-party Hardware Security Module (HSM).

An HSM is a physical server or PCI card that stores, protects, and manages cryptographic material. An HSM is often used to do cryptographic processing as well, including the generation of secure cryptographic keys. It is used in a client-server environment, which means that the server and the client each need to be prepared in advance. As with KMIP, the advantage of an HSM is that it protects and stores critical data such as your Admin Key and any Key Encryption Keys (KEKs) you have created for your Cloud VM Sets.

For details, see:

• Hardware Security Modules with KeyControl
• Configuring KeyControl as an HSM Client using an nShield HSM
• Adding a KeyControl Node to a Cluster using an nShield HSM client
• Adding HSM Root-of-Trust to nShield Server
• Configuring Allowed Smart Cards for an nShield HSM
• Configuring an nShield HSM for High Availability
• Replacing an nShield HSM on a KeyControl Cluster
• Configuring KeyControl as a Luna HSM Client with a Single Cluster Certificate
• Configuring KeyControl as a Luna HSM Client with Individual Node Certificates
• Adding a KeyControl Node to an Existing Luna HSM Configuration
• Resetting the HSM Server Configuration
• Admin Keys
• KEKs with Cloud VM Sets